# Zone Templates

To simplify adding new zones it is possible to create “template zones”. These are zones whose zone contents and metadata are used for the newly created zone.

Note: DNSSEC settings are not copied.

A template zone is created just like any other zone except its name should end in `.template.` as shown in the “Template” input in Fig. 21.

Fig. 21 The “Add new zone” dialog showing template zones.

It is also possible to use any existing (“real”) zone as template. When the “List all zones” box is checked all available zones will be shown to use as a template. See Fig. 22.

Fig. 22 The “Add new zone” dialog showing all zones as template candidates.